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5 Best Estate Planning Lawyers in Las Cruces (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

Lorian Hartfield
By Lorian Hartfield, Real Estate and Financial Expert · ✓ Updated · 7 min read

We compared 16 estate planning lawyers in Las Cruces on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

Reviews of estate planning lawyers in Las Cruces read like a list of life changes: a widower who needed paperwork after his wife died without a will, a couple whose trust had to be updated after moving from another state, a pair redoing wills they'd signed more than 30 years earlier. Between them the firms below hold more than 350 Google reviews, rated from 4.4 to a perfect 5.0.

Short answer: Rio Grande Estate Planning, LLC is the top pick, a 5.0 rating from more than 150 Google reviews, with clients describing wills, trusts and probate help. E-Law P.C. follows at 4.8 on more than 120 reviews and focuses on estate planning and elder law. The other firms are rated 4.4 to 4.7 on fewer than 30 reviews each.
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Wills, Trusts and Probate Firms Compared

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Rio Grande Estate Planning, LLC 5.0 ★ 159 Probate and trusts, top rated View ›
2 E-Law P.C. 4.8 ★ 124 Elder law and trusts View ›
3 Melissa J Reeves Attorney-Law 4.7 ★ 26 Wills and powers of attorney View ›
4 The Law Offices of Dana M. Kyle, P.A. 4.4 ★ 27 Probate with real estate and business planning View ›
5 Streeter Law Firm 4.4 ★ 25 Trusts and business law View ›
5 Best Estate Planning Lawyers in Las Cruces (2026)

The firms, one at a time

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#1 Overall🕑 Open 4 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Rio Grande Estate Planning, LLC

5.0159 Google reviews

Rio Grande Estate Planning, LLC is an estate planning and probate firm whose site lists offices in Las Cruces (212 W Hadley Ave, Suite A), Albuquerque and Truth or Consequences. It covers wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and probate and estate administration, and offers a free 15-minute discovery call.

What people praise

  • Reviewers say meetings weren't rushed and the attorney raised questions they hadn't thought of
  • A widower said the office gave helpful information on the first call and set an appointment before it ended
  • Clients describe compassionate help with probate after a spouse's or parent's death
  • One client called the fees affordable and said the attorney was upfront about costs

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer noted it's a busy office and a reply can take a couple of days
  • Google lists hours Monday through Thursday only
Reputation scorecardrank in Las Cruces
Rating5 / 5
Review volume159 · 97th
Confidencemoderate
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown100% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A perfect 5.0 on the largest review base on the page, so it earns the top spot on both numbers. Allow a little time for a reply, as one client pointed out.

212 W Hadley Ave | Suite A, Las Cruces, NM 88005

E-Law P.C. logo
#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

E-Law P.C.

4.8124 Google reviews

E-Law P.C. is an estate planning and elder law firm at 1340 Picacho Hills Dr in Las Cruces. Its site lists estate planning for singles, couples, blended families and minor children, plus business succession, asset protection, guardianship, Medicaid, special needs and probate, and says the firm is celebrating 30 years. Reviewers name attorney Michele Ungvarsky.

What people praise

  • A client said the attorney explained each legal point as many times as needed, in detail
  • A reviewer who amended a trust twice said drafts were sent for review before the final signing
  • Couples praise timeliness and the depth of effort in their trust documents
  • One client said the firm's elder law focus set it apart from boilerplate approaches elsewhere

Worth knowing

  • Hours are weekday daytime, closing at noon on Fridays
  • One reviewer advises arriving with prepared questions, since a single session may not cover everything
Reputation scorecardrank in Las Cruces
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume124 · 91st
Confidencemoderate
Recency5 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown94% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.8 on more than 120 reviews, a good fit if elder law or Medicaid planning is part of your plan, since its site lists both.

1340 Picacho Hills Dr, Las Cruces, NM 88007

Melissa J Reeves Attorney-Law logo
#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Melissa J Reeves Attorney-Law

4.726 Google reviews

Melissa J Reeves Attorney-Law practices at 200 W Las Cruces Ave, and Google lists her as an estate planning and elder law attorney. Her website text is limited to a line saying the office handles civil matters only, so this profile rests on reviews, which describe wills, powers of attorney, advance medical directives and trust updates, with an office manager named Dee.

What people praise

  • A client said pricing was shared on the first call
  • A couple said questions they hadn't considered were raised
  • A client who moved from another state had a trust updated to follow New Mexico law
  • Reviewers praise the office manager as helpful and pleasant

Worth knowing

  • More than 20 reviews is a thin base, so the 4.7 can move with each new rating
  • The website offers little detail, so call to confirm services and fees
Reputation scorecardrank in Las Cruces
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume26 · 66th
Confidenceearly
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown88% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.7 on a smaller base. Based on the reviews, a good call for a straightforward set of documents: wills, powers of attorney and medical directives.

200 W Las Cruces Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88005

The Law Offices of Dana M. Kyle, P.A. logo
#4🕑 Open 4 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

The Law Offices of Dana M. Kyle, P.A.

4.427 Google reviews

The Law Offices of Dana M. Kyle, P.A. is at 318 W Organ Ave in Las Cruces. Its site lists estate planning, probate, business planning and real estate, and says the firm serves Southern New Mexico. Reviewers describe wills and trusts and probate after a mother's death.

What people praise

  • A reviewer whose mother died while the siblings lived out of state praised staff for walking them through probate step by step
  • A client said a deed problem was solved with an amendment in a couple of days rather than full probate
  • Reviewers praise thoroughness and careful listening on wills
  • A staff member was singled out as a delight to deal with

Worth knowing

  • Its 4.4 is tied for the lowest rating on the page
  • Google lists hours Monday through Thursday only
Reputation scorecardrank in Las Cruces
Rating4.4 / 5
Review volume27 · 72nd
Confidenceearly
Recencyabout a year ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown78% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.4 on more than 20 reviews, but the probate reviews are concrete. A reasonable choice if estate and real estate paperwork overlap.

318 W Organ Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88005

Streeter Law Firm logo
#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Streeter Law Firm

4.425 Google reviews

Streeter Law Firm is at 1100 S Main St, Suite 100 in Las Cruces. Its site describes wills, trusts, probate and business attorneys, with medspa and aesthetic practice counsel as a further specialty, and offers a free 15-minute case review. Reviewers credit attorney Jessica with trust setup, estate plan updates and probate help.

What people praise

  • A client said a complicated estate plan update was handled with clear communication
  • Another set up a trust and praised the attention to detail
  • A probate client called the firm helpful and knowledgeable
  • Reviewers thank staff members by name

Worth knowing

  • The firm also does business law and medspa counsel, so estate planning shares its attention
  • It has the smallest review base on this page
Reputation scorecardrank in Las Cruces
Rating4.4 / 5
Review volume25 · 56th
Confidenceearly
Recency6 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown84% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.4 on the page's smallest review base (more than 20 reviews), though the written praise for trust work is detailed.

1100 S Main St Ste 100, Las Cruces, NM 88005

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How the scorecards work

Each score comes from public Google data on the date shown. Rating is the live Google average, and review volume is how many people have rated the firm. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.8 on more than 120 reviews counts for more than a 4.8 on a few dozen. Recency shows how recently clients are still posting. No business can pay to change these numbers.

What estate planning costs

We found no fee schedule on the sites, and reviewers mention cost only in passing, so we leave out a price table. Price depends on whether you need a simple will or a trust, whether probate goes through court, and how many documents are involved. Ask each firm whether it charges a flat fee or bills by the hour, and get it in writing.

Offices around the city

The Las Cruces offices are on W Hadley Ave, Picacho Hills Dr, W Las Cruces Ave, W Organ Ave and S Main St. Rio Grande’s site lists additional offices in Albuquerque and Truth or Consequences. Searching for an estate planning lawyer near me? Each card lists a phone number and a map link.

Before you book a consultation

  • Do you charge a flat fee for a will or trust, or bill hourly?
  • Can you update documents I already have?
  • Do you handle probate if the estate goes through court?
  • Who drafts the documents and who will I meet?
  • How long does it take from first meeting to signing?

Frequently asked questions

Which Las Cruces firms handle probate after a death?

Rio Grande Estate Planning lists probate and estate administration, and reviewers describe probate help after a spouse’s and a parent’s death. E-Law, Dana M. Kyle and Streeter Law Firm also list probate on their sites, and Kyle’s and Streeter’s reviewers mention probate matters.

Does any Las Cruces estate planning firm offer a free first call?

Rio Grande’s site offers a free 15-minute discovery call and Streeter Law Firm’s offers a free 15-minute case review. A Melissa Reeves client said pricing was shared on the first call.

I moved to New Mexico with a trust from another state. Who can update it?

A Melissa J Reeves reviewer said exactly that: moving from another state, they had their trust updated to follow New Mexico law. E-Law also lists trusts and planning for blended families, and one client amended a trust there twice.

Which Las Cruces firm focuses on elder law?

E-Law P.C. lists elder law, guardianship, Medicaid and special needs on its site, and Google also tags Melissa J Reeves as an elder law attorney.

The bottom line

Rio Grande Estate Planning is the safe default, with a 5.0 rating across the largest review base, and E-Law is the pick when elder law is part of the plan. For a simple set of documents, the smaller firms have good reviews too. Ask for a fee quote before the first meeting.

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